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Pam Kearney is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Occupational Therapy at Augusta University's College of Allied Health Sciences. She serves as Program Director for Occupational Therapy and contributes to The Graduate School. Her academic leadership spans education, scholarship, and service, with a focus on aging populations and chronic disease management.
- EdD in Higher Education Administration, Widener University (2012)
- MS in Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University (1995)
- BS in Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University (1990)
With over 30 years of certification, she specializes in home safety for older adults, self-management interventions for chronic conditions, and evidence-based practice. Her systematic reviews have shaped clinical guidelines for instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) interventions. Current research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to aging well and addressing health disparities through occupational therapy.
Scientific Recognition:
- National Academies of Practice Distinguished Fellow (2023)
- American Occupational Therapy Association Fellow (2022)
- Alpha Eta Society Founding Member (2020)
- United Way Volunteer of the Year (2016)
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (2012)
As a leader in occupational therapy accreditation and education, she chairs multiple committees including CAHS Strategic Planning DEI Work Group, Anatomy Faculty Search Committee, and Augusta University Calendar Committee. Her work bridges clinical practice, academic administration, and community engagement.
